Helping Others Win

Helping Others Win

A few years ago, at the 1976 Paralympics track and field event held in Spokane, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. Two other athletes heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they turned around and went back. The boys linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes.

My Message

This is such a beautiful story because it puts winning into perspective. There is something far greater than winning for yourself, its the ability to help others win. Assisting other people to achieve things that they could not do on their own is the ultimate win. Coming first is a great feeling you get all the glory and fame… until someone else beats you, but helping others makes you the true champion as it is forever lasting. No one can defeat kindness. Life isn't always about being the winner, it's about helping others become that winner even if it means slowing you down. Victory lies within helping others win. We need to forget about the glory and start creating situations where everyone wins. Make sure you help someone win today!

May you have an awesome week. Be the true champion!
Darren Zwiers

The Quote:

The Special Olympics Oath: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."